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What body system helps with water retention?

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integumentary

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Define gross anatomy

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a structure that can be seen by surface observation, radiology, or dissection

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a structure that can be seen by surface observation, radiology, or dissection

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gross anatomy

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What’s microscopic anatomy?

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the microscopic structure of tissues and organs

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the microscopic structure of tissues and organs

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microscopic anatomy or histology

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microscopic anatomy

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the microscopic structure of tissues and organs

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the study of the structure and function of individual cells

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cytology

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What does “cyto” mean in cytology?

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cell

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What body system helps with thermoregulation?

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integumentary

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What body system helps with vitamin D synthesis?

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integumentary

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What body system helps with nonverbal communication?

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integumentary

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What body system helps with cutaneous sensation?

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integumentary

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What body system includes hair and nails?

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integumentary

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What body system includes cutaneous glands?

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integumentary

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What body system forms blood?

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skeletal system

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What body system has mineral storage?

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skeletal

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What body systems helps with electrolyte and acid-base balance?

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skeletal and urinary systems

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Which body system includes cartilage?

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skeletal

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Which body system includes ligaments?

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skeletal

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Body system that helps with stability is _________.

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muscular

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Body system that helps with the control of body openings

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muscular

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Body system that helps with communication and heat production

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muscular

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Which body system helps with the delivery of excess tissue fluid?

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lymphatic system

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Body system that includes the spleen

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lymphatic system

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Body system that detects pathogens
Lymphatic system
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Body system that creates immune cells
lymphatic system
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Body system that helps with defense against disease and includes the tonsils
lymphatic system
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Body system that includes the tonsils and thymus
lymphatic system
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Body system that helps with the discharge of carbon dioxide
respiratiory
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Body system that helps with acid-base balance and speech
respiratory system
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Body system that includes the pharynx and larynx
respiratory
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Bod system that includes the nose and trachea
respiratory
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Body system that includes the bronchi and lungs
respiratory
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Body system that regulates blood volume and pressure
urinary system
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body system that eliminates waste
urinary system
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body system that helps with detoxification
urinary system
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Body system that has kidneys
urinary system
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Body system that has ureters
urinary system
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Body system that includes the bladder
urinary system
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Body system that helps with internal communication and coordination
nervous system
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Body system that helps with motor control and senstaion
nervous system
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Body system with the spinal cord
nervous system
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Body system with ganglia
nervous system
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Body system with brain
nervous system
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body system that helps with hormone production
endocrine system
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body system that helps with internal chemical communication and coordination
endocrine system
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body system that includes the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and pancreas
endocrine system
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body system that includes the testes and ovaries
endocrine system
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body system that includes the adrenal glands
endocrine system
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Body system involved with distribution of nutrients
circulatory system
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Body system that allows for distribution of oxygen, wastes, hormones, and electrolytes
circulatory system
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Body system that helps with distribution of immune cells, antibodies, and oxygen
circulatory system
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Body system that helps with metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids
digestive
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Body system that helps with disposal of drugs, toxins and cleansing of blood
digestive
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Body system that includes the esophagus, gallbladder, and pancreas
digestive system
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Body system that includes the liver
digestive system
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Body system that helps with the secretion of sex hormones
reproductive system
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Body system that helps with fertilization and lactation
reproductive syste
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This system includes the uterine tubes and mammary glands
reproductive system
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This system includes the seminal vesicles and uterine tubes
reproductive system
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the study of structures and feature that are close to the surface of the body
superficial anatomy
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superficial anatomy definition
the study of structure and features that are close to the surface of the body
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anatomical position definition
a reference posture that allows for standardized anatomical terminology.
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What position would a subject be in for anatomical position?
A subject in anatomical position is standing with feet flat on the floor, arms down to the sides, and the palms and eyes directed forward.
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supine definition
lying face up
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prone definition
lying face down
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What are the two major regions of the ventral body cavity?
thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity
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These two are a part of what body cavity: thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity
ventral body cavity
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What is the relative position of the diaphragm in relation to the two ventral body cavities.
The diagram is between the two body cavities (the thoracic cavity and the abdominopelvic cavity)
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True or false? The abdominopelvic cavity and thoracic cavity are a part of the dorsal body cavity
False. The abdominopelvic cavity and thoracic cavity are a part of the VENTRAL body cavity
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The diaphragm where in relation to the ventral body cavities?
The diaphragm is between the 2 ventral body cavities (thoracic cavity and abdominopelvic cavity)
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What are the two (inner and outer) parts of the serous membrane?
visceral membrane and the parietal layer
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Where is the parietal layer?
It is the outer layer of the serous membrane
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Where is the visceral membrane?
It is the inner layer of the serous membrane.
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What's the function of the serous membrane?
It covers the external layers of the viscera (organs). It reduces the friction between the organs and other parts of the body.
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What cavity surrounds the lungs?
pleural cavity
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pleural cavity
This cavity surrounds the lungs
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Name the organs in the mediastinum
the heart, esophagus, trachea, thymus

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